21.   Retractable needles and devices that automatically cover used needle tips are examples of devices cited in the legislation.

22.   Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky, is blocking House-passed legislation to protect health care workers from pricking themselves with used needles.

23.   Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., said Thursday he no longer will block legislation that would better protect health care workers from pricking themselves with used needles.

24.   Tables filled with jars of cotton balls and hazardous waste containers for the disposal of used needles were set out there.

25.   The city has nine centers where used needles can be exchanged for new, no questions asked.

26.   The race to develop alternatives comes amid concern about the danger of used needles transmitting diseases to health care workers and their patients.

27.   Residents have complained of a thriving and open trade in drugs which has brought addicts to the area and left the neighbourhood littered with used needles.